Lab Technician

Description

This person will perform a full range of tasks related to laboratory testing, analysis, and equipment calibration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned.) - Perform laboratory testing on oil samples derived from the refinery, wet chemistry tests including, viscosity, titrations, Karl Fischer, colorimeter, ash testing (burning oil), octant analysis, water-soluble, density, etc.

- ICP, XRF, GC-ECD testing - Maintain, understand, and use laboratory equipment per laboratory policy.

- Laboratory cleaning, stocking, and chemical waste handling.

- Identify and procure components as needed for maintenance support and repairs on laboratory equipment.

- Prepare equipment for cleaning and mechanical repairs and maintain all necessary records.

- Perform regular maintenance schedules to ensure equipment is operating efficiently.

- Evaluates laboratory and practices safe working procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

- Review reports on oil samples and notice variations or trends in finished products.

- Data entry and filing on a daily basis.

Skills

Laboratory

Top Skills Details

Laboratory

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

MUST:

- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Chemistry, Biology, ect.). Master's degree would be overqualified.

- Must have prior work experience, doesn't have to be within the lab, just something showing they have held previous employment - Team Player Mentality

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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